Almost all employed people in the country have PF accounts, where 12% of the employee’s salary and the company’s ‘equal’ contribution is deposited. It is not just a savings account, but the government also gives ‘attractive’ interest on it.
But do you know that if you suddenly need money, you can also withdraw money from your PF account? For which works you can withdraw money from a PF account, and up to what limit you can withdraw, let us give you complete detailed information. This is a strong pillar of your financial security.
You can withdraw money from your PF account for these works
All PF accounts in India are operated by EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization). Under EPFO rules, you are also given the facility to withdraw money in an ’emergency’ situation.
You can withdraw money for ‘different’ needs:
If you want to buy your house or get it repaired, you can withdraw money for that. This helps in fulfilling everyone’s dream.
You can withdraw money for your children’s school-college education! Education is a priority.
Apart from this, you can withdraw money for your children’s and your siblings’ marriage.
You can also withdraw money for your treatment and your family’s treatment. Health is paramount.
If you want to go on a foreign trip, you can withdraw money for that too.
If you remain unemployed for more than one month, you can still withdraw money. It provides financial support in difficult times.
Upto what limit you can withdraw money
Where you get the facility to withdraw money from your PF account in case of emergency, there is also a limit set in it:
You can withdraw 36 times the total deposit amount for 5 years or the amount present in the account, whichever is less. You can withdraw up to 50% of the deposit amount for up to 7 years.
For marriage, you can also withdraw up to 50% of the deposit amount for the same number of years.
For treatment, you can withdraw up to 6 times the total deposit amount or whatever is, according to the amount of treatment.
If you remain unemployed for 1 month, you can withdraw 75% of your PF.
If you want to pursue higher education and want to do it like this, you will have to get permission from a separate person.